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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Saparilya
Indication: ecbolic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots and soak in wine.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1/2 glass anytime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Serrano; Emeterio (Quezon; Atimonan; ; Brgy. Poblacion; ) & (b) Escosa; Natividad (Quezon; Atimonan; Brgy. Balugohin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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